Lepus is a constellation south of the celestial equator. Its name is Latin for hare. The hare is not from any figure in Greek mythology. Lepus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. It is one of the 88 modern constellations. It is below the constellation Orion (the hunter). It is known as a hare being chased by Orion.
This constellation should not be mixed up with Lupus, the wolf.
A: Lepus is a constellation south of the celestial equator.
A: The name Lepus is Latin for hare.
A: No, the hare is not from any figure in Greek mythology.
A: Lepus was listed as one of the 48 constellations by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy.
A: There are 88 modern constellations.
A: Lepus is below the constellation Orion (the hunter) and is known as a hare being chased by Orion.
A: Lupus, the wolf, should not be mixed up with Lepus.
